Art in Public Places Panel Membership Candidate Applications and Portfolios August 2024 Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor CV – Bernardo Diaz, b. 1983 Rochelle, IL Southern Methodist University – Master of Fine Arts – 2011 Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi – Master of Arts – 2009 Texas A&M International University – Bachelor of Arts – 2007 Solo Exhibitions – 2014 - 2024 Group Exhibitions – 2008 – 2023 Juried Exhibitions – 2008 – 2021 Projects – 2011 – 2020 #1 Please describe your past experience with or interest in public art: I have a strong interest in public art and public space, both formally and theoretically. My experience includes community arts and socially engaged art initiatives with grassroots organizations, non-profits, and higher education institutions. This work earned me a nomination for Texan of the Year by Loray Polk and the Dallas Morning Times. I have taught courses in Art as Social Practice at SMU and currently serve as an Art Appreciation Professor. In my lectures and discussions, I cover topics such as the rhetoric of art and space, murals, graffiti, street art, public art and performances, land art, and issues related to hostile architecture. While I'm not as familiar, I also have a growing interest in the role of new media processes in public space, especially as it relates to nomadic deployment of new media works. Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor #2 Describe any special qualifications or experience you have that is related to the duties of an AIPP Panel member: With a BA, MA, and MFA in Studio Art, I bring a comprehensive knowledge base that may complement that of the current AIPP Panel Members. My experience as a juror and curator for various art projects is detailed in my CV and I can happily share more details about these experiences. I have also been a practicing artist for over two decades, not including my early creative endeavors as a child. :) #3 Please indicate your affiliations with any arts organization(s) and your role, such as Board of Directors, Advisory board, Staff, Member, or Volunteer. Please also indicate if any are Austin org. I was a founding member of …
Project: AIPP Project AFD 12 & 16 • Artist(s): Xavier Shipani Phase: Final Design Sponsoring Department: Austin Fire Deparment Project Budget: 100,000 Council District: 9 Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias • • • • • • DATE:8/8/24 AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #12 Art in Public Places | Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department | City of Austin 5202 E. Ben White, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 512.974.7700 | aipp@austintexas.gov PROCESS SUMMARY Austin Fire Department/Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (AFD/EMS) Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Projects PROJECT SUMMARY The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission multiple artists to create permanent public artwork for services stations related to fire and emergency medical services. The artwork must reflect the mission of the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.” The artists selected for these commissions will embed with the crews of the stations to better understand the work of Austin’s first responders and reflect their experiences with the men and women of AFD/EMS in their artwork. AIPP seeks qualifications for professional visual artists, or artist teams, who live and work in the Austin metropolitan area, defined as Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties. Six artists will be selected to embed with the AFD and EMS station crews and engage in outreach to the surrounding community for inspiration in creating their artworks. Each artist will be paired with a station or stations to outline their time. AIPP will work with the six selected artists as an artist cohort to collaboratively support each other and collectively adhere to best practices in community engagement and public art. Artists will be expected to form a working relationship with each other as well as the AFD/EMS staff and AIPP staff. Public Art Project Goals: integrates with either the site, architecture, interior or exterior of the station; is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is conceptually accessible to station staff and visitors; is easily maintained and; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. A virtual artist information meeting was held via Zoom on August 19, 2020. BUDGET The funding for these Art in Public Places projects is generated by pooling 2% of the …
Collection Manager Updates: New Art Loan ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 2024 Mural locations on site z Central Health – Rosewood Zargosa Clinic New Artwork Loan 2 outdoor murals Bill Tavis was directly commissioned to paint two mural designs on open walls at the facility Central Health Leases from the City on Pleasant Valley Road. This is a major first step in an Art Collection Program started by Central Health, in which AIPP is advising on policy and art selection. Artist Concept designs
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD August 19, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 15, 2024 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin (formerly Austin Economic Development Corporation), including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Discussion and updates related to the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318- 005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St (Paul Stables) Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, …
South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program South Central Waterfront Advisory Board August 19, 2024 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Create a code for South Central Waterfront that: • Maximizes the number of affordable housing units within and nearby the district • Maximizes infrastructure investments • Ensures enhanced environmental standards and protections • Maximizes other community benefits • Supports the Project Connect transit investment Helps create a connected, pedestrian-oriented, mixed use district where thousands more Austinites can live, work, and play. 2 Approach Since Council Resolution The South Central Waterfront (SCW) regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption of an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (summer 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of non-PDA, PUD, and Planned Development Agreement properties in the district (fall 2024). First reevaluation within 1-2 years. 3 Combining District Density Bonus General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) Development Standards (What can be built and where) Design Standards (How it will look) Definitions Procedures/Requirements “Gate Keeper” Requirements – – – Affordable Housing Environmental Protection Improved Streetscape and Built Environment In-Lieu Fees and Dedications On-Site Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 4 4 Subdistricts and FAR Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums and heights Density Distribution Areas (DDAs) • An applicant shall split sites into areas no larger than 90,000 sq. ft. • FAR maximums apply to each DDA separately. • Internal circulation routes are required along DDA divisions. Proposed Project Connect Rail Alignment 5 Bonus Program Structure (For Additional FAR Beyond Base) Gate Keeper Requirements Onsite Affordable Housing (Fee for Non-Residential) Enhanced Environmental Protections Improved Streetscape & Built Environment First Then (To Reach Up to FAR / Height Subdistrict Maximums) 65-85% In-Lieu Fees & Dedications* Affordable Housing (extra on-site affordable units credited; Affordable Housing Investment Area) Parks (dedications credited; boundary as defined by typical Parks fees) Infrastructure and Community Impact Benefit (supports SCW directly) 15-35% On-Site Community Benefits* Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Parkland Buildout Public Art Private Common Open Space Alternative Community Benefits Not Described * These percentages are revised since the last time staff presented on the draft code. Further clarification will be provided in Sept 12 posting and in “Key Adjustments Sept 12 Draft Code” slide. 6 Consultative Support …
List of Nominated Artists for the Architecturally-Integrated AIPP Public Art Opportunity for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment First Name Last Name aka Why Nominated? Alejandra Almuelle Incredible craftsmanship, experience and individual in our community. Website https://www.alejandraalmuelle.c om/ https://www.thejasonarcher.com /work https://www.barnesartistry.com/ copy-of-works https://bit.ly/LynnBerryAustinArti st Jason Archer Jason's public art, through Show Goat Murals, has been a mainstay in Austin for many years. His work is well-recognized and well-loved here in Austin. Show Goat Mural Works Federico Archuleta El Federico Federico is the stencil king of Austin. Since the late 90s his art has defined Austin's urban landscape, from Tower Records and Hole in the Wall, to across town on the old green grocer, and even graces museum walls on Mexic-Arte. His art is displayed in the Austin Bergstrom airport (without his permission), and after all he has given the city in color and life, he deserves back this commission to be fairly compensated for making his mark permanently in the city which he loves and calls home. https://www.instagram.com/el_f ederico/?hl=en Adrian Armstrong taylor barnes Adrian's work is strong - he doesn't shy away from the emotions he so ably conveys. His imagery is beautifully rendered and forthright in its message. From Armstrong's website: "he is interested in the complex ways race informs how we assign value to and interact in the spaces we occupy. Armstrong draws heavily on his identity politics and lived experiences to depict the narratives of Black life. Nested in intimate and poignant settings, his figures often embody a range of psychological states, including joy, happiness, introspection, and dysphoria. Armstrong’s works seek to inspire new ways of looking at the familiar." https://adrianarmstrongart.com/ work Barne's is a multimedia artists whose work takes on subjects of spirituality and oral histories. She is a ceramic and fiber artist who has experience in large sculptural work and has the potential to translate into larger scales. Outstanding artist with thoughtfulness, education, and purpose, constantly uplifting Black Women and their importance in the community. Lynn Berry Lynn has a flowing abstract style that I think would be great for this project. Anahita (Ani) Bradberry Anahita (Ani) Bradberry is an Iranian-American artist and writer creating sculptural situations with plasma light. As organic bodies and minimal geometries, her practice is an exercise in life-forming: filling tubular vessels with pulsing plasma—the luminous fourth state of matter—and arranging the ethereal light in conversation with its surroundings. Each object is …
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX UPDATE AUGUST 19, 2024 C I TY O F A U S T I N E C O N OM I C D E VE L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – July 2024 o Total HOT Collections July 2024 = $37,955,335 o 96% towards FY24 Approved Budget of $152,172,894 o Cultural Arts Fund July 2024 = $2,507,777 HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY24 Approved Budget for FY24: $14,525,594 FY24 HOT Cultural Arts Fund in the bank: $13,895,522 HOT Collections (FY22-FY24) $15.65M $12.87M Questions
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department August 19, 2024 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Upcoming Opportunities 3. FY25 Thrive/FY24 Elevate Updates 4. FY23-FY24 Thrive Interim Summary 5. Spanish Language Support 6. Grant Funded Activities Agenda C I TY O F A U S T I N Contracts & Payments (As of 8/16/24) FY23 Elevate FY23 Nexus (Fall/Winter) FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 1) FY23-24 Thrive (Year 2) Arts Ed Relief Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 185 (93%) 54 (27%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 47 (92%) n/a 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 50 (98%) 3 (6%) n/a 36 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) 36 (100%) n/a See year 1 N/A N/A 36 (100%) - (0%) n/a 19 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 19 (100%) 13 (26%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $5,575,000 (89%) $6,250,000 $253,000 (99%) $255,000 $226,500 (89%) $255,000 $3,901,500 (100%) $3,345,000 (86%) $3,901,500 $3,901,500 $460,000 (97%) $475,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. C I TY O F A U S T I N Upcoming Opportunities Our Future 35 Artist in Residence • Application window: July 24, 2024 – August 20, 2024 www.publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=6819 • Info/To Apply: www.publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=6819 FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) Virtual Open Office Hours • Application Window: July 30, 2024 - August 27, 2024 https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus • Info/ To Apply: https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus Join Here • Remaining Application Assistance: Sign up here Heritage Preservation Grant • September 10, 2024 – October 8, 2024 • Info/ To Apply: www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant www.austintexas.gov/heritage-preservation-grant Art in Public Places – 6 Opportunities ($2M) • Application Window: September 24, 2024 – October 22, 2024 • Info/ To Apply: www.austintexas.gov/aipp www.austintexas.gov/aipp C I TY O F A U S T I N • Cultural Arts Virtual Open Office Hours: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon • In-Person: 1-on-1 Application Assistance, Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sign up here • Virtual: Drop-In Assistance on Tuesday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Join Here NOTE: Opening—Tuesdays at 10:00 AM Closing– Tuesdays at 7:00 PM FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) Application Prep- Materials Guidelines in English/Spanish Appendix in English/Spanish C I TY O F A U S T I N https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus FY24 Nexus (Fall/Winter) …
• Project: Dove Springs Health Facility Mural • Artist(s): Amado Castillo III • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: Austin Public Health • Project Budget: $64,000 • Council District: 2 • Project Manager: Frederico Salles G. AIPP PA NEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM # 6 DATE: 8/5/2024 Insert any images if appropriate, here: Dove Springs Health Facility Mural Dove Springs Health Facility Mural Final Design Review Artist: Amado Castillo III Budget: $64,000 AIPP Project Sponsor: A ustin Public Health A b o u t t h e A r t i s t -Started painting at 4th grade, inspired by legendary muralist Raul Valdez -Native Austinite. Lived at Dove Springs for 10+ years in early 2000s -This is Amado’s 1st Art In Public Places commission -Small business owner for over 20 years Co m m u n it y En g a g e m e n t • The artist has held 3 community engagement sessions at: • the Dove Springs Rec Center; the Library; • • Online Sessions Plus individual conversations with Dove • Springs residents around the neighborhood Co m m u n it y En g a g e m e n t • Dove Springs Proud; • GAVA; • Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (SCNPCT); • Austin Public Library; • Constable George Morales III; • Arts commissioner Monica Maldonado • Dozens of neighborhood citizens Takeaways from Community Engagement: -Community Pride -Showing up for each other -Environmental history -Hopes & Dreams for the future Narrative Elements -Community Pride: A Youthful woman with her head up high reminds us where we come from and where we are going… -Showing Up for Each Other: An open golden heart with hands reaching out portrayed as the sun… We are diverse and inclusive. -Origins & Nature: A prominent Dove with background inspired by natural Springs. A direct reference to the nature and origins of 78744. -Hopes & Dreams of the community: A student avidly reading and working on his future. Our community’s future relies in our youth’s education. for illustration purposes only Pa in t in g Sa m p le : Dr a ft St u d y Siteplan: Wall Design & Dimensions • In coordination with APH, the mural area was identified in the NW stucco wall • Painting will be done on ACM panels custom-made for this project (6MM honeycomb core grid panels; unprimed) • ACM …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, July 15, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:23 p.m. with five members present. Chair Escobar joined virtually. Commissioner Hawkins was absent. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Byron Davis, Amit Motwani, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Manuel Escobar attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Tam Hawkins was absent. 1. 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on June 10, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey second, the minutes of the June 10, 2024, meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 17, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani second, the minutes of the June 17, 2024, special-called meeting were approved on 5-0-0 vote. 1 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the confirmation of the sixth commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) and the appointment of a seventh commissioner Staffing briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, EDD) Matthew Schmidt (EDD) briefed the board on recent and upcoming efforts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish the Annual Report On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey second, the item was approved on 5-0-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Update regarding the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce adjourned the meeting at 7:25p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program South Central Waterfront Advisory Board August 19, 2024 South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan Adopted June 6, 2016 City Council Resolution 20220915-090 Create a code for South Central Waterfront that: • Maximizes the number of affordable housing units within and nearby the district • Maximizes infrastructure investments • Ensures enhanced environmental standards and protections • Maximizes other community benefits • Supports the Project Connect transit investment Helps create a connected, pedestrian-oriented, mixed use district where thousands more Austinites can live, work, and play. 2 Approach Since Council Resolution The South Central Waterfront (SCW) regulations will be implemented by: – Council adoption of an optional set of regulations and bonus program through the creation of a Combining District and a Density Bonus Program (summer 2024). – City-initiated rezoning of non-PDA, PUD, and Planned Development Agreement properties in the district (fall 2024). First reevaluation within 1-2 years. 3 Combining District Density Bonus General Provisions (Policies, procedures, and who can participate) Land Use Standards (Permitted and conditional land uses) Development Standards (What can be built and where) Design Standards (How it will look) Definitions Procedures/Requirements “Gate Keeper” Requirements – – – Affordable Housing Environmental Protection Improved Streetscape and Built Environment In-Lieu Fees and Dedications On-Site Community Benefits Eligible for Bonus Area 4 4 Subdistricts and FAR Council approval is required to exceed FAR maximums and heights Density Distribution Areas (DDAs) • An applicant shall split sites into areas no larger than 90,000 sq. ft. • FAR maximums apply to each DDA separately. • Internal circulation routes are required along DDA divisions. Proposed Project Connect Rail Alignment 5 Bonus Program Structure (For Additional FAR Beyond Base) Gate Keeper Requirements Onsite Affordable Housing (Fee for Non-Residential) Enhanced Environmental Protections Improved Streetscape & Built Environment First Then (To Reach Up to FAR / Height Subdistrict Maximums) 65-85% In-Lieu Fees & Dedications* Affordable Housing (extra on-site affordable units credited; Affordable Housing Investment Area) Parks (dedications credited; boundary as defined by typical Parks fees) Infrastructure and Community Impact Benefit (supports SCW directly) 15-35% On-Site Community Benefits* Transit-Supportive Infrastructure Parkland Buildout Public Art Private Common Open Space Alternative Community Benefits Not Described * These percentages are revised since the last time staff presented on the draft code. Further clarification will be provided in Sept 12 posting and in “Key Adjustments Sept 12 Draft Code” slide. 6 Consultative Support …
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Regular Meeting at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair Isaac Cohen, Board Member Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio (Downtown Austin Alliance) BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Julia Woods, Board Member Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair David Sullivan, Board Member Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) Rebecca Edwards, Ex Officio (Housing) CALL TO ORDER 6:04 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. • Wendy Price Todd addressed the board by asking not to approve any future PUDs. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting on April 15, 2024 a. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell passed with a vote of 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and R. Puzycki were absent. DISCUSSION 2. Briefing on South Central Waterfront Combining District and Density Bonus Program to be given by April Geruso of the City of Austin Planning Department. a. April Geruso of the Planning Department, Darrin Smith of Economic Planning Systems, and Daughn Pitts of Hayat Brown briefed updated the board on the progress of the Combing District Plan. No action was taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 3. 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation for the rezoning application of 305-311 South Congress to be given by Jonathan Tomko of the City of Austin Planning Department and by Amanda Swor of the Drenner Group. a. A motion to approve a recommendation for the PUD was made by Vice Chair F. Maxwell this by and seconded by Board Member D. Sullivan motion passed 5-0. Board Members S. Bazan and R. Puzycki were absent. Discussion and approval of a recommendation for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) application of 200 East Riverside to be given by Sherri Sirwaitis of the City of Austin Planning Department and by Amanda Morrow of Armbrust and Brown. a. Item was postponed to a September 5, 2024 Special Called Meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Draft deliverable of the Combining …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 19, August 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Acia Gray, Gina Houston, Felipe Garza, Nagavalli Medicharla, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Faiza Kracheni, Michael Vernusky, Keyheira Keys Board Members Absent: Heidi Schmalbach, Amy Mok, Monica Maldonado CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 15, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Kracheni’s motion, Commissioner Vernusky’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Schmalbach, Mok, Maldonado, and Keys absent and Gray abstaining DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Impacts from July by Chair Zisman An update was given by Chair Zisman Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the August 5, 2024 meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No update given Update on actions taken at the June 26, 2024 Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok No update given STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff update on Art in Public Places recently approved RFQs and Artist Information Session Schedule by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager The presentation was made by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places recent community engagement as part of the Longhorn Dam “Wishbone” Bridge Capital Improvement Project by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manage The presentation was made by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager Staff update on Art in Public Places Artwork Loans and Deacessions by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager The presentation was made by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 19, 2024 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2024, 6:00 P.M. The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, AUGUST 19th, 2024, at PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402, 6310 WILHEMINA DRIVE, in Austin, Texas. Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Jacqueline Watson, and Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioners Amit Motwani and Tam Hawkins were absent. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm with five members present. 1 of 4 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Monday, August 19, 2024 The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. The following members of the public addressed the board: Paul Stables, Sylvia Morales, Jay Stanley and Scott Strickland. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 15, 2024. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, the July 15, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote with the change that the board did not enter Executive Session. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin (formerly Austin Economic Development Corporation), including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Hayes, Rally Austin, gave the updates. Discussion and updates related to the Urban Renewal Board Recommendation 20240318- 005 to City Council related to the FY 2024-25 annual budget for the Urban Renewal Board Following discussion, Chair Escobar requested more information from Housing staff for discussion at the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St. (Paul Stables) Following discussion, Chair Escobar requested more information from City Staff for consideration at the next meeting. 2 of 4 1. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Recommenda(cid:415)on Number: (20240819-003): Recommending 311‐315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) Applica(cid:415)on The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) held a public mee(cid:415)ng on August 19, 2024, to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposal for 311‐315 South Congress Avenue. The SCWAB unanimously recommends that the City Council approve this PUD, pending sa(cid:415)sfac(cid:415)on of the detailed condi(cid:415)ons included in the staff report. The ra(cid:415)onale for our recommenda(cid:415)on is reflected below. In seeking to create a vibrant mixed‐use building that increases residen(cid:415)al density, enhances pedestrian engagement, and fosters increased environmental stewardship, the SCWAB found the 311‐315 South Congress PUD to be in significant alignment with the SCW Vision Framework Plan and the proposed SCW Combining District and Density Bonus Program. In addi(cid:415)on to adding 485 mul(cid:415)family units that will begin to ease our cri(cid:415)cal housing shortage city‐wide, 311‐315 South Congress offers significant community benefits for the burgeoning South Central Waterfront neighborhood. Those include a 10% set aside for affordable housing units at 60% MFI rents, a public open space/plaza on South Congress with AIPP commissioned artwork, Great Streets and Func(cid:415)onal Green compliance, a public hydra(cid:415)on sta(cid:415)on for pedestrians, and 2,500 sf of subsidized commercial space for local businesses or non‐profit use. 311‐315 South Congress also shows appropriate respect for sustainability concerns and sets a high bar for environmental stewardship in the neighborhood. The project will target an AEGB 3‐ star ra(cid:415)ng, offering innova(cid:415)ve na(cid:415)ve plant landscaping, 100% onsite water treatment, funding for 250’ of reclaimed water line extension, LEED Bird Deterrence and Dark Skies compliance, a significant roo(cid:332)op solar PV panel array, expandable EV charging capacity and an innova(cid:415)ve urban beekeeping installa(cid:415)on. Date of Recommenda(cid:415)on: August 19, 2024 Record of the Vote: 5 yes / 0 Nays Motion: Vice Chair Felicity Maxwell |Seconded: Board Member David Sullivan A(cid:425)est: Jim Stephenson, Chair
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3WxLBxs Meeting ID: 884 5695 9964 Passcode: 216878 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on June 20, 2024 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02854: Approval of Contract Renewal for Family Eldercare to continue to provide resident services coordination to elderly and disabled adults at Lakeside, Salina, North Loop, and Gaston Place, and one Floating Service Coordinator for HACA family properties 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02855: Approval of a Contract to Verde Global Corporation for Exterior Renovation and Painting for Pathways at Georgian Manor Apartments 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02856: Ratification of an Award of Contract to Project Management Advisors, Inc. for Project Management Services on HACA Central Administration Facility Interior Renovations; Phase I 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02857: Approving the purchase and replacement of five heavy duty trucks for property maintenance 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution 02853: Amending the HACA Investment Policy to extend the term of any investment product from two (2) years to a period of up to five (5) years 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02849 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Bridge at Southpark Landing (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the …
